Nintendo’s Switch 2 launched Thursday to a fan frenzy and widespread shortages, according to CNBC. The gaming giant aims to ride the console’s momentum to sustain a stock rally that’s seen shares rise nearly fivefold since the original Switch's 2017 debut. The console’s debut, hailed as “the biggest console launch of all time,” saw 2.2 million lottery entries in Japan alone, surpassing Nintendo’s supply. Kantan Games projects 20 million units in the first year, and Omdia expects 14.4 million units sold in 2025. Early demand suggests the Switch 2 may rival its predecessor’s 152 million unit milestone.
